Ms Meiying Wu

I received my bachelor degree in Chinese literature and language in 1998. From 1998 to 2004, I had been teaching Chinese language, culture and literature, and got my master’s degree in Modern Chinese Literature in 2006. Since autumn 2006 I have been working as a Mandarin language tutor at UNNC.

I have taught Chinese modules of all levels from total beginner to the very advanced, the modules of general language acquisition and skill-based language acquisition.

In the academic year 2018-19 I teach Mandarin Listening and Speaking 1A/B, Advanced Chinese Discourse Skills and Staff Mandarin.

Expertise Summary

Take flexible and personalized teaching approach to students of different levels and specific learning needs

Incorporate students’ self-reflection and goal-setting to promote learner autonomy inside and outside the classroom

Research Interest

How to recognize students’ learning styles and needs to help them use powerful learning strategies for building a productive and positive learning environment

How Students’ basic psychological needs influence their learning outcome